Trauma & Stress Illness: When the Body Keeps Score Out Loud

When a crisis finally eases, your body may seem to fall apart—sleep, digestion, pain, or energy can become harder to manage. It’s unsettling when stress may be part of the picture, but new or persistent symptoms still need proper medical evaluation.

The belief that trauma explains every symptom can lead you to overlook care you need. And while fear can amplify the stress response, that doesn’t mean your symptoms are imaginary.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to listen to your body without dismissing it or treating every sensation as danger—and how to make room for both medical care and nervous-system support.

Emily Cleghorn explores the effects of prolonged stress on the body and offers a compassionate, balanced perspective on trauma and physical symptoms.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode of Mamahood After Trauma is brought to you by Lovebug Probiotics, a mom-founded probiotic brand created with families in mind.Lovebug's story began with motherhood. During the birth of her son, Hudson, co-founder Ashley Harris received broad-spectrum antibiotics. That experience led Ashley to start learning more about the gut microbiome and ultimately inspired her to create Lovebug — science-backed probiotics designed to make supporting gut health a simple part of everyday family wellness.Today, Lovebug offers probiotics for different ages and stages, with options for babies, toddlers, kids, women, and adults. Their products are designed to support digestive and immune health, with family-friendly options that can fit into everyday routines.*Emily also had the opportunity to personally try Immune Support Probiotics and especially liked Kids Probiotics  because my kids loved the taste so she didn't have to fight with them!Taking care of yourself doesn't have to mean doing everything perfectly. Sometimes it's about finding simple, sustainable ways to support yourself while you care for everyone else.Ready to find the right Lovebug for you and your family?Shop Lovebug Probiotics: https://lovebug.com/Use code MAMAHOOD20 for 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER.These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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